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MR54 JCW

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,423 mi
Last recorded104,423 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR54 JCW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 104,423 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 103,804 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 103,656 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

evidence of wheels fouling body but not fouling at time of test(all 4 wheels)

Fail 6 Oct 2023 103,656 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

evidence of wheels fouling body but not fouling at time of test(all 4 wheels)

Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,171 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 103,157 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 102,502 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 102,399 miles

Offside low effort from o/s handbrake.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 102,146 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear low park brake effort compared with nsr but overall efficiency met, service/repair necessary.

Fail 14 Nov 2018 102,133 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear low park brake effort compared with nsr but overall efficiency met, service/repair necessary.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,152 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 100,113 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,140 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded very strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded very strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

over sills fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,624 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill Covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 89,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill Covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 89,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front to rear brake pipe corrosion

sills covers

Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both number plates

engine management light on

over sills fitted

tested wet

Pass 6 Dec 2012 82,550 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 71,179 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,667 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,231 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,521 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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MR54 JCW is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 61,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MR54 JCW registered?

MR54 JCW is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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